IPL auction analysis for SRH
The auction for the Indian Premier League 2024 edition was completed yesterday in Dubai. There are some surprising picks and a few record buys in the auction. Now, that the dust has settled, let us review how Sunrisers Hyderabad fared at the auction table.
SRH went into the auction to buy an explosive top-order batter, an quick-effective bowler, and a spin allrounder. Early into the auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad got a steal as they picked Travis Head for just Rs. 6.8 Crores and Srilankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for a mere Rs. 1.8 Crores.
The money they saved here was utilized to go all out on Australian speedster Pat Cummins for a record Rs. 20.50 Crores. They have also picked left-arm quickie Jaydev Unadkat who could serve as a backup to T Natarajan. Also, they bought the youngsters Akash Maharaj Singh and Jhathavedh Subramanyam who proved effective in the TN Premier League. Overall, SRH could be a happy side to pick up what they want, almost.